Joseph Lowell Ostler Obituary (1921 - 2008)

Joseph Lowell Ostler passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2008. He was born on April 5, 1921 in Herriman, Utah to John Thomas Ostler and Mary Myrtle Bodell Ostler. He grew up in Sandy, Utah. He graduated from Jordan High School in 1939. Married Mary Fern Leonard on Aug. 30, 1940 in Salt Lake City, later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He served in the Navy during World War II as a radioman in a Torpedo Bomber from 1943 to 1945 in the South Pacific. He was a career factory representative for both Goodyear and B.F. Goodrich tire companies. Throughout his career he was transferred from Salt Lake City to Ogden; Bellingham, Washington; Twin Falls, Idaho; and back to Murray, Utah. He was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was an avid golfer and had a passion for classical music, especially Opera. He will be lovingly remembered for his wry humor and sharp wit. He is survived by his devoted wife, Fern of 68 years, Murray; daughter, Marcia Lynne Bray, Riverton; son Jay (June) South Jordan; sister, Pearl Ostler Pollick, Sandy; and brother, James (Gloria) Ostler, Sandy. He had nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers William and Everett; sisters Verla Berrett and Faye Drake. Special thanks to CNS Hospice nurses Barbara and Dana for their tender, loving care of Dad. Funeral Services will be at Little Cottonwood 8th LDS Ward, 6180 So. Glen Oaks, Murray, Utah at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 24th, with viewing prior to service at 9:45 – 10:45. Interment Sandy City Cemetery.